Consider the following proposed mechanism for the reac tion A → P:a. Write a differential...

Consider the following proposed mechanism for the reac tion A → P:

a. Write a differential equation for the rate of formation of B.

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b. The formation of B from A and C is fast to equilibrium with equilibrium constants K1 = k1 /k-1, K2 = k2/k-2, and K3 = k3/ k-3. k4 is much smaller than all other k values. Write a differential equation for the formation of P in terms of concentration of A, equilibrium con stants, and k4.

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c. Write an expression (containing no derivatives) for the concentration of P as a function of time. At zero time, [A] = [A]0 and [B] = [C] = [P] = 0.